Moe South update: Harvesting & haulage

December 24, 2024

Harvesting

HVP is harvesting eucalypt plantation at Moe South between Watsons Road and Moe South Road.  The harvesting operation commenced in early December 2024 and run until approximately the end of March 2025.

During the operation this area of forest is closed for public safety. The closure will be in effect 24 hours for the duration of the operation as the risk to public safety is still present when machines are not operating in the area.

The area currently closed to all public access is shown on the map below. Warning signage and barriers are in place around the closed worksite, including roads accessing the area off Watsons Road.

HVP kindly ask that members of the public respect this closure and any signage and barriers in place in the interest of your safety and the safety of the workers conducting the operation.

Haulage

Logs from this operation are being delivered to local timber processors, including the nearby Maryvale mill. The routes are via:

• Watsons Road to the Princes Freeway, and
• a short section of Moe South Road will also be used to travel between HVP roads that will be used for transport to the north.

Safety

HVP takes safety seriously, please note the following:

• Worksites are hazardous, and risks to people’s safety are not always obvious.
• The worksites areclosed (to vehicles and pedestrians) for the duration of the operations. This includes when the crew is not present.
• Be aware of increased heavy vehicle traffic and machinery.

Thank you for following the directions of all signage and forest operators.

Community recreation

HVP recognise that many community members have an affinity with our forests, and enjoy walking, running and bike-riding activities throughout the year. Before entering any plantations, please apply for a Human Powered Pass. It is a condition of this Pass to remain outside of closed areas.

For more information

For further information, to provide feedback, or to become a stakeholder, please:

• contact our Churchill office: phone (03) 5122 0600;  or
• message HVP via our contact page.